1,300 Swiss villagers face danger as thawing glaciers loosen a massive Alpine rock
Kandersteg village in Switzerland faces a significant landslide threat from an unstable mountain. Scientists link this danger to thawing permafrost and changing glacier dynamics caused by climate change. While the…
A rotating ‘garbage island’ spreads over 1.6 million sq km in the Pacific with 50 kilograms of plastic per square kilometre
Between the shores of Hawaii and California floats a staggering 1.6 million square kilometers of plastic debris. This island of waste includes not just nets and ropes but also countless…
Kansas couple builds tornado-resistant home from tyres, cans and boxes
In an innovative twist on sustainable living, a couple in Kansas is transforming discarded items into a unique residence. This Earthship features around 1,000 tires and 16,000 aluminum cans, built…
In 1993, an art historian found a forgotten painting; 33 years later, its female creator was rediscovered
A remarkable find by an art historian in 1993 ignited a relentless pursuit to recover the lost masterpieces of Michaelina Wautier. This accomplished 17th-century painter's works had long been misattributed…